The Rogue Sport interior is well appointed and comfortable. The excellent steering wheel has a flat bottom.

Low to medium floor hump

Soft rear armrest with two cupholders

Ample front legroom

Good headroom

Dual zone HVAC controls

Soft headrests

Utility:

Flat cargo floor

Additional storage under floor

Ample liftgate clearance

Split rear seats fold flat

Large glovebox, but no lock

Small sunroof

Medium size, but deep console bin

The SL trim level includes handsome 19-inch alloy wheels.

Medium to small front door bins

Small rear door bins

Large seatback pouches

Hard, sliding sunvisors

Excellent satellite radio

WOW Factors:

Good size; not too big or too small

Smooth highway ride

Ample cargo capacity

Quality interior materials and design

Whines:

More horsepower would be nice

A side by side shot of the Rogue (right) and the Rogue Sport (left) illustrates the size difference.

Smallish door storage bins

Better looking than most Nissan SUVs, but still needs help up front

Bottom Line:

The new 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport is a five-passenger version of the popular seven-passenger Rogue. The Rogue Sport is 12-inches shorter overall, but only two-inches less in wheelbase. The ride is smooth for a compact SUV. The Sport weighs about 200 pounds less, but gives up 29 horsepower. If the Rogue Sport had the same 170 hp as the regular Rogue it would better fit the “sport” moniker.

About The Author

A lifelong car enthusiast, Bruce Caldwell has an English degree from the University of Washington. In 1975 he joined CAR CRAFT as associate editor. He was a feature editor at HOT ROD and editor of Chevy High Performance, Muscle Car Review, Mustangs and Fords, Chevy Action, Corvette Milestones, Street Rod Quarterly, Mopar Milestones, Mustang Milestones,... (see more by Bruce Caldwell)